Overhead Transmission Engineer - REMOTE

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Overhead Transmission Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring occasional on-site responsibilities. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in electrical engineering to deliver top-tier solutions for power infrastructure projects. This position emphasizes safety and technical excellence, allowing you to mentor junior staff and contribute to impactful projects. Join a company committed to sustainability and community improvement, where your work will help shape a greener future.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of discipline specific engineering experience required.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of engineering discipline with proven application.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and conducting project phases independently.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical review of their work.

Skills

Engineering Best Practices

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

mFAD

LPile

SACS

MS Office

Job description

Overhead Transmission Engineer - REMOTE

Location

US-NY-Albany | US-NY-Syracuse | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MA-Boston | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-FL-Tampa | US-OH-Columbus | US-VA-Blacksburg | US-FL-Miami | US-PA-Fort Washington | US-PA-Lansdale | ...

Job ID

7016

# Positions

1

Category

Utilities - Electric Transmission

WHY CHA?

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking an Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our Power & Manufacturing - Electric Transmission & Substations Team at any of the following office locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Indianapolis, IN; Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; Columbus, OH; Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; Fort Washington, PA; Lansdale, PA; Blacksburg, VA; or St. Catharine's, Ontario.

This position offers fully remote capabilities; however, occasional on-site responsibilities may be required if you are located near a CHA office.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA's dedicated team of electric transmission and substation professionals prioritizes safety and technical excellence - from initial surveying and assessment to planning, permitting, research, and comprehensive design and engineering. We are committed to delivering top-tier solutions for both new and existing electrical power infrastructure. We specialize in all types and the full spectrum of power delivery systems. Whether it's AC or DC, overhead or underground, submarine, or indoor/outdoor installations, we cover it all. Our expertise extends to various insulation mediums, including air, gas, liquid, or solid, catering to transmission, distribution, and generation needs. We seamlessly handle AC/DC conversion across diverse applications, from traditional fossil fuels to cutting-edge renewable energy projects, and our proficiency extends to working with electrical-mechanical systems, seamlessly transitioning from legacy to intelligent protection and control systems. Our recognition in the industry is a testament to our prowess in automation, SCADA, communication design, and engineering.

At CHA, our Overhead Transmission Engineer provides advanced judgment and analysis techniques for the design development, implementation and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. This key role is responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. The Overhead Transmission Engineer mentors junior staff members and provides technical review of their work as needed.

The Overhead Transmission Engineer recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures as well as selects proper procedures to self-check his/her own work for completeness and accuracy in technical reports and calculations. The professional in this role identifies, develops, and gathers technical resources necessary to complete assignments. This individual continuously monitors the progress and performance of the engineering design development against the project work plan.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline specific engineering experience required
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with the proven ability to practically apply engineering best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, mFAD, LPile, SACS, etc.)
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred

SALARY RANGE:

$95,000 - $113,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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